Iraqi parties urge six month delay of elections
A group of 17 Iraqi political parties led by allies of the United States called for postponing January elections by six months due to ongoing violence and insufficient preparations. The appeal, issued after a Baghdad meeting at Adnan Pachachi's home, was supported by the Kurdish Democratic Party and others.
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America
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Iraq casualties rise in Fallujah and Baghdad attacks
Insurgents hiding in a house kill two Marines near Fallujah while four Nepalese guards die in Baghdad. Six more Iraqi corpses found in Mosul, bringing the week’s total to 41. The article notes strong Kurdish support for the U.S. amid winter weather concerns.
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Texans Lose Soldier in Fallujah Offensive
Gary Qualls learned his son Lance Cpl. Louis Qualls had died in Fallujah on Nov 16 after writing home about fierce battles. Louis, from Temple, was the 12th Texas service member killed in combat that month as U.S. forces pressed the offensive around the Iraqi city.
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Louis Qualls
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Iowa
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Bargain Hunters Line Up Before Dawn at Iowa Stores
Crowds gathered outside Best Buy in Coralville and Cedar Rapids as Eastern Iowa retailers opened early. By 5:30 a.m. about 275 waited at Coralville with 33 degree weather, while Cedar Rapids housed around 250 shoppers. Derek Snyder and Darcy Havel, Iowa City residents, secured spots by 11 p.m. and later were joined by friends.
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Gazette
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Iowa City
Havel
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Nolan Deeds
Jon Dolder
Snyder
Carly Bossert
Teens Shape Future in Fifteen in 5 Plan
Cedar Rapids teens outline 15 goals for five years through the Fifteen in 5 project. Ben Johnson 18 coordinates Washington High School input with the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. The group seeks ideas adults may overlook to improve Linn County living conditions.
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Tomato price surge hits Wendy's menus nationwide
Storms in Florida and California push tomato prices to about 60 dollars per case, prompting Wendy's to offer tomato on burgers only if requested. Greg Smith of Restaurant Profit System in Cedar Rapids notes the price rise and that Wendy's 6,600 restaurants have quadrupled tomato costs while avoiding extra charges.
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Des Moines
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